For those looking to go turbo..................
#1
For those looking to go turbo..................
i had this thread in the xD home area..it got moved.
No need for a double post in the f/i section
mods can you delete this one and move the replies to the other thread?
No need for a double post in the f/i section
mods can you delete this one and move the replies to the other thread?
#6
Very cool, so it would not fit shoved back behind the motor huh? Not even a smaller internally gated unit on a log?
One...to keep it in the back, Id have to go really small ie smaller than a GT22 to fit, then there would have been the dp issue you would then have to cut and modify the exhaust. ( or mount it low and use a scavenging pump for the oil drain and thats not reliable)
Then there would have been the piping issue, routing both the intake and the cold side pipe around the battery(if it stayed in the stock location)
So I though if you have to remove the battery why not locate the turbo there.
It frees up so much room for everything else and works with the stock exhaust.
It was the easiest option. Plus as most of the Scion community is into the "show" side of things...this way there is allot more to see.
Regards-
Todd
#7
Very true. I did not measure anything, just a brief look under the car. Looked to be enough room for a log and a gt25 or 28 with a 2.5" DP, but just looking and not measuring does not mean anything.
And I am more into go / stealth, guess I am the minority on the site haha.
And I am more into go / stealth, guess I am the minority on the site haha.
#8
can we get a pic of the battery in its relocated position please? I dont want the battery wasting cargo room or forcing me to remove my spare tire. ugh.
#9
#10
Originally Posted by TurboToyotas
Very cool, so it would not fit shoved back behind the motor huh? Not even a smaller internally gated unit on a log?
#11
Originally Posted by sturack1
Originally Posted by TurboToyotas
Very cool, so it would not fit shoved back behind the motor huh? Not even a smaller internally gated unit on a log?
If I recall correctly the pipe diameter on the first cat is 2.5" so you will only have to carry that pipe diameter all the way back.
For a turbo set up like this I guess the best option is just to do a 2.5" custom cat back with free flowing mufflers. That way you will have 2.5" pipe all the way back from the downpipe to rear muffler.
#12
Very true. I did not measure anything, just a brief look under the car. Looked to be enough room for a log and a gt25 or 28 with a 2.5" DP, but just looking and not measuring does not mean anything.
And I am more into go / stealth, guess I am the minority on the site haha.
And I am more into go / stealth, guess I am the minority on the site haha.
As a manuf of kits, you try and find a balance in what has to be modified as the market has a tendancy to respond in an unfriendly manner with those.
can we get a pic of the battery in its relocated position please? I dont want the battery wasting cargo room or forcing me to remove my spare tire. ugh.
This particular setup the location has not yet been finalized.
If everyone is talking about how restrictive the stock exhaust is, how would putting a turbo on make it better? Seems like there would be more back pressure since more air is being moved through....
Regards-
Todd
#13
how difficult is drilling into the girdle compared to drilling into an oil pan? sounds a little more intimidating to do.
#14
how difficult is drilling into the girdle compared to drilling into an oil pan? sounds a little more intimidating to do.
The girdle is aluminum so drilling a hole is not an issue. you can either use a bulk head fitting or have the fitting welded.
Regards-
Todd
#15
by any chance, have you happened to see the size of the stock rods and thickness of the cylinder walls?